(inspired by Lille, France-- October 2015) Orchids Bright lips lean into each other over the lazy balcony,their purple locks beckon strangers to stop and admire their Saturday song, petals coy like feathers floatingalong the streets of Flanders. The morning is alive in the air,dancing on your breath like thoughtsof first snow in October, a time … Continue reading Orchids (poem)
Tag: Europe
Nyhavn in Copenhagen (June 2025) Named København in Danish, the capital of Denmark is distinctive in terms of its location in the Scandinavia region. Home to nearly 1.4 million people in its metropolitan area, Copenhagen is situated on the islands of Zealand and Amager, away from the country's mainland (known as "Jutland"). Despite being quite … Continue reading 72 Hours in Copenhagen: Things to See and Do
Fausse-Porte (March 2023) Along with château de Chantilly, the small town of Senlis was my final stop during my two-and-a-half week trip in England and France. While it's tiny at just 14,000 inhabitants, Senlis holds a lot of charm and royal history in its walls that it merits a trip over-- it's easy to double … Continue reading Destination: Senlis, France
Temple Neuf in the distance (March 2023) To be honest, Metz had not originally been on my list of places to visit during my trip last spring. However, due to the train strikes happening that year, I ended up having a two-and-a-half hour transfer when I was coming back from Luxembourg and back to Paris. … Continue reading Destination: Metz, France
The Grund (March 2023) When one thinks of Luxembourg, the word "small" comes to mind. With a population of just over 640,000, this country is but a blip among Europe's powerhouses, but it offers an astonishingly multicultural environment that's home to over 160 nationalities who come to work and live here. I would visit as … Continue reading Destination: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Rebecca Goes Rendezvous 
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